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NIT Rourkela Ranking Highlights 2026

NIT Rourkela is one of the most popular institutes of the country. Most of the ranking bodies have recognised this institute as one of the popular choices among students. The institute has been ranked on 396th position by the QS World University Rankings 2026 under Science category. Times Higher Education 2026 ranked NIT Rourkela on 186th position under Science category. BTech fell in the band of 601-800, as per Times Higher Education 2026. As per NIRF report 2025, NIT Rourkela has been ranked at 34th position in Overall category. Check below for more details regarding NIT Rourkela ranking:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.Arch

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

#13

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#34

3rd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is NIT Rourkela a Tier 1 college?

Yes, NIT Rourkela is a Tier 1 college. All the NITs and IITs come under the Tier 1 category only.

NIT Rourkela is one of the top NITs in the country which is ranked 13 under Engineering, and 7 under Architecture & Planning category by NIRF 2025.

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Q: What rank is NIT Rourkela?

Yes, NIT Rourkela is ranked by various ranking organisations. A few of the important National Institute of Technology, Rourkela rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Ranks
NIRF 2023 under the Architecture category	8
NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category	16
NIRF 2023 under the Research category	29
NIRF 2023 under the Overall category	37
QS Southern Asia University Rankings 2023	59
NIRF 2022 for Engineering	15
NIRF 2022 under the Research category	24
NIRF 2022 under the Overall category	39

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Q: What has been the trend for cut-off in BTech +MTech in Mining Engineering in NIT Rourkela in the last few years?

NIT Rourkela BTech +M.Tech in Mining Engineering cut off trend has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under General category for all India quota was 35458. In 2022, it increased to 53000. The cut off ranks have changed from 54879 to 68996 for OBC, 7721 to 6365 for SC, and 6415 to 193470 for ST. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

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Q: Which is better amongst NIT Rourkela and NIT Calicut for B.Tech CSE?

Both NIT Rourkela and NIT Calicut are top Engineering institutes. However, JoSAA R6 closing ranks for B.Tech in CSE at NIT Rourkela is 2883, whereas for NIT Calicut it is 4521. Admission to NIT Rourkela B.Arch and B.Tech courses is based on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA Counselling. The faculty is good at NIT Rourkela and NIT Calicut has a great infrastructure. So which one is better college or university depends on what the person is actually looking for in a particular college/university, or institute.

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NIT Rourkela Ranking

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NIT Rourkela Ranking Highlights 2026
NIRF Ranking 2025
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
Times Ranking 2025
NIT Rourkela QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026
NIT Rourkela Course Ranking
NIT Rourkela Student Reviews

NIT Rourkela
NIRF Ranking 2025

As per the total ranking, NIT Rourkela has been ranked well by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category due to its outstanding performance in various fields like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and establishing an inclusive and quality learning environment. By comparing it with the ranking in previous years, it is noticeable that the ranks of the institute in the 'Overall' category have fluctuations. In 2025, the rank of NIT Rourkela is 34, which is the same as last year's rank in the 'Ove

One can find that within the category of 'Engineering', there is fluctuation in ranks of the institute when compared with the ranking in the previous year. In 2025, NIT Rourkela has moved up 6 ranks to 13th rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.

One can find that the trend of ranks of the institute in the 'Research Institutions' category is stable as compared to the ranking in previous years. In 2025, the rank of NIT Rourkela is 30, which is the same as last year's rank in the 'Research Institutions' category by the NIRF ranking.

It is noticeable that the ranks of the institute in the 'Architecture and Planning' category have fluctuations when compared with the ranks of previous years. In 2025, NIT Rourkela has moved up 2 ranks from 9 to 7 in the 'Architecture and Planning' category by the NIRF ranking.

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Category	2023	2024	2025
B.Arch	8	9	7
B.E. / B.Tech	– / –	19	13
Business & Management Studies	– / –	– / –	34
Science	– / –	– / –	9

NIT Rourkela Ranking Comparison

NIT Rourkela secured 34th rank in the 'Overall' category of NIRF 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as IIT Dhanbad and IIT Patna. Check out how NIT Rourkela compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

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B.Arch

B.E. / B.Tech

Business & Management Studies

Science

College	Ranking
IIEST Shibpur Compare	4
Jamia Millia Islamia Compare	5
CEPT University Compare	6
NIT Rourkela	7
SPA Delhi Compare	8
NIT Trichy Compare	9
VNIT Nagpur Compare	10

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NIT Rourkela
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026

NIT Rourkela did better than several other institutes based on the rankings done by Times Higher Education and has succeeded in securing a good place due to its performance in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and developing an inclusive learning environment. The rankings of NIT Rourkela in 'Overall' category have witnessed a fluctuating trend over the years according to previous rankings. In 2026, NIT Rourkela gained 200 ranks and reached the 601st rank in the 'Overall' category of

Take a look at the latest rankings and details of categories from different ranking organizations below.

Category	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	601-800	601-800
Science	191	186

NIT Rourkela Ranking Comparison

According to the Times Higher Education ranking 2026, NIT Rourkela received #601–800 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Thapar University, and Panjab University for Times Higher Education rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of NIT Rourkela with other top institutes:

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by Times Higher Education

B.E. / B.Tech

Science

College	Ranking
IIIT Hyderabad Compare	501
GGSIPU Compare	601
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Compare	601
NIT Rourkela	601
Manipal University Jaipur Compare	601
BITS Pilani Compare	601
Thapar University Compare	601

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NIT Rourkela
Times Ranking 2025

National Institute of Technology Rourkela has received commendable ranks by the Times based on the 'Engineering' category. Based on the years, the rankings of NIT Rourkela from Times reveal that the institute has performed very well in vital areas like Quality of Education, Impactful Research, Expertise of Faculty members and Overall Institutional Management. Such favorable rankings not only demonstrate the good reputation of the institute but also reflect the excellence of the institute in different areas as per the ranking criteria by the Times. It has been observed that in the 'Engineering' category, the ranks of the institute reveal a fluctuating trend in comparison with the rank of the previous year. In 2025, NIT Rourkela slipped down to 8th rank from the previous position in 'Engineering' category according to the Times ranking.

Take a look at the latest rankings from other ranking organizations and respective categories below.

Category	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	5	8

NIT Rourkela Ranking Comparison

NIT Rourkela secured 8 rank in the 'Engineering' category of Times 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute and C. V. Raman Global University. Check out how NIT Rourkela compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

NIT Rourkela QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026

As per the ranking given by QS World University Rankings, NIT Rourkela has outperformed many other institutes in its performance in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and providing an inclusive and high-quality learning environment. As per the past year rankings of the NIT Rourkela, there has been a decreasing trend in the ranking of the institute in the 'Asia' category.

As in 2026, the ranking of NIT Rourkela has gone down 79 ranks to become 396 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS

As in 2026, the ranking of NIT Rourkela has gone down 79 ranks to become 396 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings ranking. This is the second consecutive year when the institute has gone down in the ranking.

One can see that as per the category of 'Southern Asia', there has been a decrease in the ranking of the NIT Rourkela. In 2026, the ranking of NIT Rourkela has gone down 21 ranks to be at the 99th rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings ranking. This is the second consecutive year when the ranking of the institute has decreased.

Check out the latest ranking and category detail from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2026
Science	396

NIT Rourkela vs Other Colleges: QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

According to the QS World University Rankings ranking 2026, NIT Rourkela received 396 rank in the 'Asia' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Ashoka University Sonipat, and Kalasalingam University for QS World University Rankings rankings under the 'Asia' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of NIT Rourkela with other top institutes:

Similar ranked Science colleges by QS World University Rankings

Science

College	Ranking
Alagappa University Compare	369
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research Compare	373
NIT Trichy Compare	393
NIT Rourkela	396
Ashoka University Compare	396
Kalasalingam University Tamil Nadu Compare	408
IIT Bhubaneswar Compare	412

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NIT Rourkela
Course Ranking

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B.Arch

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	8	9	7

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Times	5	8	-
NIRF	19	13	-
Times Higher Education	-	601-800	601-800

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Business & Management Studies

Ranked by	2025
NIRF	34

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Various companies like Microsoft, Tata Steel, Mu Sigma, Adobe, Myntra, Qualcomm and Bajaj visit our college for placements.

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Placements in the college were great, but the core companies we're little less, and the dual degree placements were very bad though.

Based on 48 Reviews

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B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.4

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

NIT Rourkela in a nutshell.

Placements: Mostly, students get placed in tech jobs. The average package is 14 LPA. The median package is around 11 LPA. The highest is 51 LPA this year. Various tech companies come to recruit students with above 8 CGPA. They usually test for on-site coding skills, personality, etc.

Infrastructure: About the hostel, the network coverage is slightly cramped. Only on the upper floors does the mobile data work. Airtel coverage is good here. The rest of the ground floor people have to use the Ethernet provided to them. To play games, a VPN is necessary on Ethernet.

Faculty: Curriculum and exams are top-notch. Timing, spacing, and vacation are up to the standards but faculty members have mixed feedback. Class timings are moderately good, you can agree to disagree with it. Mostly the professors are good and some are just the worst kind. The course is good and better curated.

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026Read More

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B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering - Batch of 2028

4.2

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Placements: Around 70–80% of students get placed. The highest package is 24 LPA. The lowest is 6 LPA. The top recruiting companies are MCL, CIL, and TATA. A small number of students get internships at companies like JSPL, TATA, MCL, etc. The major role is Mining Manager.

Infrastructure: Very stable and world class infrastructure. It has two libraries, well-equipped labs, and great Wi-Fi connectivity across the campus. Hostel rooms are well equipped. The mess food is good. Medical facilities provide Rs. 2 lakhs per semester insurance for every student. It is well-equipped with lots of great sports complexes and a gymnasium.

Faculty: Top-class, renowned faculty members from each field. The curriculum is relatable. Semester exams are difficult. The pass percentage is good. You are already starting with the cream of this country. The semester exams prepare you for the greatest adversities of life. The alumni network helps a lot.

Other: It's a very nice college, and the extracurricular activities are the best.

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering - Batch of 2028

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5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

NIT Rourkela Ceramic Engineering review.

Placements: 100% of students are placed in my department. The highest package is 31 LPA. The lowest is 3.5 LPA. The average is 12.6 LPA. Top recruiters include Tata Steel, JSW, JSL, Calderys, Saint-Gobain, etc. 20% of students get internships in their third year at Tata Steel, JSW, JSL, Saint-Gobain, Reliance, BIS, etc. Top roles include Graduate Engineer Trainee and Quality Control Engineer.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, and the library are accessible all day, along with AC. Food quality is better than most hostels I've been to. Non-veg food is available five times a week, and there is a dedicated Jain mess. Classrooms are equipped with a central AC system. There are also reading room facilities in the hostels with AC.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful if you ask them your doubts. Subjects are curriculum-relevant. Semester exams are sometimes tough and sometimes easy. The pass percentage is 35%. The questions are mostly from the previous year's question papers, which are available on the website to download and prepare.

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2027

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Our college is a brand for placements and good faculty.

Placements: Placements are excellent in our college. Some of our seniors got placed in top companies and core companies with a good number of packages. The highest package is 15 LPA and the lowest package is 4 LPA offered in our course. Recruiting companies are Deloitte, Infosys, Accenture, Cognizant, etc.

Infrastructure: Our college management provides many facilities like free Wi-Fi connectivity, digital classrooms, and a well-structured library with a good number of books, which are useful to us. Our college has a big ground for sports with greenery. They provide a campus hostel with good, healthy items.

Faculty: Our faculty is good at explaining the content. They can help in many ways like clearing doubts and provide PPTs, PDFs, and handwritten notes. Our course curriculum is updated every year which is best for students to prepare for industries. Semesters are easy to moderate. 75 percent is the pass percentage.

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2029

3.6

4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

It is a good college for students who work hard and want good jobs and placements.

Placements: A lot of students are placed in our course, with an almost a 97% placement rate. The lowest package is around 3 LPA, and the highest is 33 LPA. Top recruiting companies vary from core to non-core sectors, but the main ones include Flipkart, Amazon, IBM, Tata, Google, Infosys, and Wipro.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi in our hostel works on a 5G outdoor-based system, but most sites are blocked. Sometimes the internet goes off, which has also happened before exams. Only the top floors get 5G mobile data, while the lower floors barely get any network. Labs are old and not fully renovated, but they are manageable and help in scoring easily. Classrooms and the library are the best places on campus. The hostel is very old. The mess food is average but reasonable for the price. The gym is the best part, while the medical facilities are quite far.

Faculty: Teachers are knowledgeable, but students need to focus in class and study regularly. The course curriculum is the same as it has been for a long time and follows an old structure. Some first-year and add-on subjects are not very useful. Semester exams are easy if you study regularly and attend classes. But many students, including me, leave preparation for the last moment, making it difficult. The pass percentage is around 35%.

Other: I chose this course so I could do my master’s in Electrical or Electronics in the USA. The course is currently the hardest. It focuses on numerical problems. The curriculum has not changed much over time. Teaching quality could be improved. Study materials should be more specific with fewer minor subjects. There are frequent internships and fests almost every month, which makes campus life active.

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B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering - Batch of 2029

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4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure2.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

The college is good. It is equal to IIT level.

Placements: Approximately 80% students are placed. The highest package is 39 LPA, the lowest is 4 LPA, and the average is 12 LPA. Many tech giants come for interviews. There are not many core opportunities. There are many top roles, but not in core. If a student is placed at a tech IT company, then only he or she gets SDE-level posts. Most jobs are junior-level employee roles.

Infrastructure: The college hostel facilities are great. Food is above average. The canteen is also above average. Medical facilities are very good here in NITR. Sports and games facilities are very good. There is a swimming pool present in NITR. The sports culture is very good, and a new indoor complex is also available.

Faculty: Faculty quality is average to good. Teachers are knowledgeable and skilled but difficult to learn from. The semester exams are very hectic. The pass percentage of students is around 70 percent.

Other: The branches are good. Events and everything are also good.

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Where is exactly NIT Rourkela campus located, and what are the places to visit nearby?

Answered 15 hours ago

NIT Rourkela campus is loacted in Rourkela, Odisha. To be precise it is located in Sundargarh district. There are so many places to visit nearby like Vaishno Devi Temple, LA Garden, Hanuman Vatika, Birsa Munda International Hocket Stadium, Indira Gandhi Park, etc.

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Is there any scholarship scheme for deceased armed forces at NIT Rourkela?

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Yes, NIT Rourkela has Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for widows and children of deceased armed forces personnel. Eligible candidates can get upto INR 2,500 - INR 3,000 per month.

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What percentage of companies visiting NIT Rourkela allow B.Sc./M.Sc. students for placements?

Answered 2 months ago

At NIT Rourkela, roughly 20% to 30% of visiting software and IT companies open their placements to M.Sc. (especially Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics or Physics) students. Yes, you can get placed in CSE/IT companies, but eligibility depends heavily on your specific science branch, coding skills, and the

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What is the fee refund policy at NIT Rourkela?

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NIT Rourkela fee refund policy states that after the last withdrawal/cancellation date of JOSSA 2026, if an admitted student cancels admission/ withdraws/leaves the institute without completing the entire programme, all fees paid including the caution deposit will be forfeited by the institute. Mess

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What are the placement opportunities for M.Sc. Life Science at NIT Rourkela? Can students prepare for and apply to tech placements?

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The placement opportunities for M.Sc. Life Science at NIT Rourkela are quite good.

Yes, definitely students can actively prepare and apply for the tech placements at NIT Rourkela.

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